US Bridges

RTE 914V over Alplaus Kill

Good

Schenectady County, New York · 4.1MI NE of Schenectady · Structure no. 000000001304950

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,474
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 914V over Alplaus Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 914V over Alplaus Kill in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,474 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,523 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 914V
CrossesAlplaus Kill
Location4.1MI NE of Schenectady
RouteState Highway 914V
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.86713, -73.90257
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,474 (2021)
Projected traffic10,523 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 914V over Alplaus Kill built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 914V over Alplaus Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 914V over Alplaus Kill carry?

About 10,474 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 914V over Alplaus Kill?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 914V over Alplaus Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.